Both belong to the same line of Powerline products, and both work the same way.

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Having outdistanced its predecessors (ex. the XAVB101, XETB1001) with a more than doubled connection speed, the only peer to Netgear's XAVB5501 AV+ 500 Adapter Kit would be the XAVB5001. Both belong to the same line of Powerline products, and both work the same way. By plugging in and connecting one adapter to an internet router, and plugging in and connecting the second adapter to any Ethernet-enabled device via the Gigabit Ethernet port, the existing electrical lines of a house are used to create a high-speed Ethernet network. Any device on the network is capable of sharing internet, storage, documents, games, and even streaming HD video at a speed of 500 mbps. A Push-and-Secure feature enables network security with the push of a button, while a Pick-A-Plug display automatically tests connections to ensure high performance. The one advantage of the XAVB5501 over the XAVB5001, however, is the filtered pass-through power outlet on the front that replaces the outlets the adapter may obstruct while it's plugged in. Besides the two adapters, the kit includes two Ethernet cables, a setup CD and a 1 year warranty.